Report is part of a series of reports on physical therapy, geared toward public education on the topic WASHINGTON, DC, ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...

That moment when you stand up too quickly and the room seems to spin, or when you feel unsteady walking down stairs, might seem like minor inconveniences. However, balance problems can serve as early ...

The quality of dizziness often provides the first clue to its origin. Peripheral dizziness typically produces a strong spinning sensation, frequently accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Common causes ...

The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to ...

A labyrinthectomy is a surgery to remove the labyrinth in the ear. The labyrinth is a structure that usually helps with balance. A doctor may recommend a labyrinthectomy if an issue with the labyrinth ...

Balance issues can affect all of us and often occur without warning. Unexpected balance issues can be very disruptive, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks such as walking, ...

WILLMAR -- Sharon Jergenson was out golfing on a recent spring day. On the surface it might sound like no big deal -- except for Jergenson it represents a triumph after struggling with unrelenting ...

Expert says the inner ear plays a crucial role not only in hearing but also in maintaining balance and spatial awareness. As people cross the age of 40, age-related changes in the vestibular system ...

Company reports six crore people affected by vertigo and balance disorders in India as subsidiary scales clinical services and diagnostic approach ...

Led by Mathieu Beraneck, researchers at the University of Paris Cité/CNRS and the University of Barcelona explored the strength of the relationship between a type of inner hair cell in the ear and ...